19 FAIRWAYS & GREENS
the green scene
HELLO WYNDEMERE MEMBERS
SUMMER MAINTENANCE & CLOSURES This summer was unique, as we didn’t follow our usual closure rotation for all 27 holes. We closed the White and Gold Courses in late April/early May and again in mid-August. With the Green Course closed for the project, we took the opportunity to complete aerification and other maintenance tasks. Every summer in Southwest Florida brings its challenges, and this year was no exception. We’ve faced over 76 inches of rainfall so far - the most since Hurricane Irma in 2017. This is a sharp contrast to last year’s 41 inches during a dry El Niño pattern. I hope you all had a wonderful summer with family and friends! It’s hard to believe we’re already entering October - it feels like just yesterday we closed the Driving Range and Green Course to begin our project.
Aaron Ohloff, Golf Course Superintendent
LOOKING AHEAD TO THE WINTER SEASON Our winter golf season is just around the corner, and we’re preparing for our busiest time of year. Over the next month, we’ll shift gears to ensure Wyndemere offers a fantastic golfing experience this winter. Thank you for your continued support and patience. We look forward to welcoming you back to a better- than-ever Wyndemere! SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR TEAM Our in-house Golf Maintenance Team also deserves immense recognition. Large-scale projects like this test a Team both mentally and physically, and during the turfgrass establishment period, some staff worked 15- 16 hour days to keep everything on track. I’m incredibly grateful for their hard work and dedication over the past four months. I’d like to recognize the incredible work of our contractors, architects, and Wyndemere Golf Maintenance Team. Liebold Irrigation’s dedication, despite over 21 inches of rain in their first month, has been remarkable. Rain has forced us to redo much of the work, but their perseverance is deeply appreciated. A special thanks to Drew Rogers, our Golf Course Architect, and his associate, Joel Hornickel, for their vision and expertise. PRACTICE FACILITIES PROJECT UPDATE I won’t go into too much detail here - there will be more updates to come on pages 29 and 30 - but I’m excited about the progress. While the areas are still growing in, I’m pleased with the daily improvements. We haven’t set an official opening date, but we’re committed to ensuring everything is fully mature before we open.
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